Solana’s $2.85B Revenue Explosion: Why It Could Outperform Ethereum in 2026

Ethereum's 2025 started slower but built momentum through summer, culminating in an all-time high near $4,950 on August 24. ETF inflows drove that peak, with billions flowing into spot Ethereum products as institutional interest accelerated. The rally from June's $3,200 to August's high showed strong conviction in Ethereum's role as the settlement layer for Layer 2 scaling.October brought renewed interest as Solana ETF launches approached. Prices recovered to the $190-$210 range as institutional capital sta ...